Global Patent Index - EP 2785156 A1

EP 2785156 A1 20141001 - Heating element for a motor vehicle

Title (en)

Heating element for a motor vehicle

Title (de)

Elektrischer Vorwärmer für Kraftfahrzeug

Title (fr)

Réchauffeur électrique pour véhicule automobile

Publication

EP 2785156 A1 20141001 (FR)

Application

EP 14161343 A 20140324

Priority

FR 1352719 A 20130326

Abstract (en)

The heater (1) has a casing (2) defining an internal space containing of electronic power and/or control components. The casing includes an impermeable and inhaling type fabric membrane (12) interposed between an internal space and the external environment, to allow the evacuation of the moisture in the internal space through the membrane towards the exterior while prohibiting the admission of the moisture from the exterior towards the internal space. The membrane is made of a fabric to pass towards the exterior more than 3500 grams of steam by square meter.

Abstract (fr)

L'invention concerne un réchauffeur électrique (1) de circuit de chauffage de véhicule automobile, comprenant un carter (2) délimitant un espace interne renfermant des composants électroniques de pilotage et/ou de puissance. Selon l'invention, ce cartes (2) comporte une membrane (12) en tissu de type imperméable et respirant qui est interposée entre son espace interne et l'environnement externe, de façon à permettre l'évacuation à travers cette membrane (12) d'humidité contenue dans l'espace interne vers l'extérieur tout en interdisant l'admission d'humidité depuis extérieur vers l'espace interne.

IPC 8 full level

H05K 1/02 (2006.01); B60H 1/22 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B60H 1/2221 (2013.01); B60H 2001/2278 (2013.01)

Citation (applicant)

US 3953566 A 19760427 - GORE ROBERT W

Citation (search report)

  • [Y] WO 2012046652 A1 20120412 - MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD [JP], et al & EP 2626225 A1 20130814 - MITSUBISHI HEAVY IND LTD [JP]
  • [Y] US 4194041 A 19800318 - ALLEN SAMUEL B JR [US], et al
  • [A] WO 9706206 A1 19970220 - GORE & ASS [US]
  • [A] EP 1959531 A2 20080820 - NIELSEN ALF [DK]
  • [A] US 2005207114 A1 20050922 - GALL THOMAS P [US], et al
  • [A] "Thermo Top, Ident. Nr. 776684", 27 June 1995 (1995-06-27), Webesto Thermosysteme GmbH, 82131 Stockdorf, Germany, pages 23 - 54, XP002716077, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:http://www.standkachels.com/downloads/pdf/Thermo%20Top%20299999%20Einbauanweisung.pdf> [retrieved on 20131107]
  • [A] "Zusatzheizung Thermo Top Prüfzeichen S238/S238 Ident. Nr. 776847", 1 August 1995 (1995-08-01), Webesto, 82131 Stockdorf, Germany, pages 1 - 24, XP002716078, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/aktion/Attachment.html?attachmentId=700804> [retrieved on 20131107]
  • [L] "Automotive Vents for Electronic controls units", 2011, W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC., Elkton, MD 21922, USA, pages 1 - 2, XP002716079, Retrieved from the Internet <URL:http://www.gore.com/MungoBlobs/735/241/Auto-ECU%20Segment-US-APR11_e.pdf> [retrieved on 20131108]

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

Designated extension state (EPC)

BA ME

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 2785156 A1 20141001; FR 3003807 A1 20141003; FR 3003807 B1 20161014

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 14161343 A 20140324; FR 1352719 A 20130326